The UHC Roundup

May 2017

The UHC Roundup isan online publication that compiles news articles and events related to unwanted horses. It highlights UHC member programs and success stories spanning all breeds, disciplines, and regions. If you wish to share your story of unwanted horses becoming wanted again, contact the UHC at uhc@horsecouncil.org.

UHC Program News and Updates

UHC Members Meet in JuneThe UHC will be hosting its annual meeting in conjunction with the American Horse Council’s Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum in Washington DC. UHC member organizations and guests will hear program updates, review survey results and discuss the coalition’s objectives for the upcoming year.

In The News

This month, we feature 23 articles that were published about programs and events to help unwanted horses in April. Plus, we're including a long list of press received as part of ASPCA's Help a Horse Day. Click on the title to read the full article.​Other articles are listed below.​

Feature Photo

This month's feature photo is of Heidi May and her rescue horse, Rainy, showing off their fine Kentucky Derby hats. The Derby is a perfect activity for fundraising events, and there are many across the country. Here are just a few related to horses:

Program Highlight: Retired Racehorse Project

One of the UHC’s newest members, RRP facilitates placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in equestrian sports.

The program maintains a comprehensive resource directory, articles on training and care, and a listing of available horses in addition to monthly newsletters and a quarterly magazine.

​RRP is probably best known, however, for its $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium, which is held in Lexington each October. RRP presents interesting information about the horses and trainers on their website. For instance, would you have guessed that there are more trainers entered from Pennsylvania than any other state or that 31 of the horses raced more than 50 times! Best of luck to all the trainers, and thank you for helping RRP build bridges to second careers. ​CLICK HERE to read about them all.

Success Story: Rescues Celebrated Help A Horse Day Nationwide

According to the ASPCA website, "Help a Horse Day is a national celebration and contest to raise awareness of the plight of horses. Equine rescues and sanctuaries are encouraged to host an event highlighting the work they do and showing community members how they can help." Rescues also have a chance to win their share of $100,000 in grant funding. They did a great job and the events and stories were well represented in the press. CLICK HERE to see a sample of the articles published.

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